Tips & Trends

Work Design Magazine assistant editor, Emily Ambery, sees her recent undergrad experience blending with workplace initiatives and research. 

Downstream's David Waingarten discusses three key takeaways the built environment can learn from event experiences, like a Taylor Swift or U2 concert.  The experience economy is...

Recent statistics are showing the office is downsizing. Read about how companies are responding to the data with space-efficient initiatives. 

Expert David Stephenson discusses key initiatives designers should consider to make smart buildings last in the changing workplace. 

The hybrid working model, which combines remote and in-office work, is being touted as the future of work. But is it fact or fallacy?

There is rising hybrid work preference (51% may quit if revoked), yet CEOs push the office return amid economic uncertainty and potential real estate crisis.

Hendy's Anna Alm-Grayhek explores the transition from process-driven to people-centric office design, delving into the significance of creating purposeful workplaces.

Recent reports indicate that working from home is falling out of favor, but there are many reasons why working near home has become more attractive.

Future work metrics will leverage AI to assess productivity, efficiency, quality, innovation, well-being, learning, and ethics in 2024+.

Experts from PLASTARC and ArtLifting explain how inclusive art strategies foster a healthy workplace culture.

Ware Malcomb's Director of Sustainability, Erica Godun highlights a path to sustainable workplace design in the era of circularity, where architects and designers champion repurposing, reclaiming, and reimagining materials, ultimately crafting environmentally responsible spaces for a brighter future.

As organizations navigate the evolution of office design, Robin Weckesser of a3 Workplace Strategies shares insights on unlocking workplace potential.